More detail on this person: He served in the US
Air Force from 1968 -1970 and in the US Army from
1970 -1996, deployed in both Vietnam and the
Persian Gulf War, and earned the Legion of Merit,
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service
Medal, 2 Air Medals with V for (valor), 22 Air
Medals (w/o V), 2 Army Commendation Medals, 4
Army Achievement Medals, Master Army Aviator
Badge, among numerous other awards and
decorations. He retired with the rank of CW5.
More recently Rock worked at QinetiQ North
America as the Vice President of the Tactical C4
Directorate. He was a beloved husband, proud
grandfather and avid motorcyclist. His sharp mind
and ready wit will be missed by many.
Surviving Rock is his wife of 40 years, Linda
(Probasco) Rhoades of Hunstville, AL; son, Andrew
Rhoades of Temple, TX; and grandchild, Nathaniel
Rhoades of Temple, TX.
A celebration of Rock's life will take place at
Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville, AL on Saturday,
9/24/2011, with visitation starting at 1 pm and
services following at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s
Association (www.alz.org) or the Salvation Army
(www.salvationarmyusa.org).
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